[Kimblee doesn't pull away from her, nor does he try to interrupt, though he's clearly mulling over what she's said for a moment before he replies.]

If you're waiting for me to agree with you, you're going to be waiting for quite a while longer, you know.

[His tone is light, as usual, though he continues playing with her hair as he speaks.]

In all the time since I've met you, you've been a lovely person; you're quite the lady, Miss Altava, regardless of what you may have done back home.